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Crossmaglen Rangers v Ballymacnab Round Towers - Armagh County Senior Football Championship Final

Crossmaglen in mourning after death of club matriarch Margaret McConville

Margaret McConville, an honorary president of Crossmaglen Rangers, dedicated a lifetime to the GAA

Dublin v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Ciarán Kilkenny: 'I gave as much as I could, as hard as I could, for as long as I could'

Cork's Isobel Sheehan out to add to family roll of honour

Cork's Isobel Sheehan out to add to family roll of honour

Intrigue over line-ups for both Imokilly and UCC

Intrigue over line-ups for both Imokilly and UCC

Cathal Murray 25/7/2026

'Biggest job I'll ever get': Why Cathal Murray stuck with Galway

Murray said the doesn't see the Galway job as a "stepping stone" to working with a men's team

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Shauna Healy 4/8/2026

'What else would I be doing?': Shauna Healy ready for All-Ireland camogie final after giving birth

Her second child, baby Pippa, will be four months old on Thursday and it is an achievement in itself that Healy has rejoined the All-Ireland title holders and is pushing to feature in Sunday's final against Cork.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Why the Cork-Galway rivalry is pushing camogie to record heights

Galway are chasing a first ever O’Duffy Cup back-to-back. Cork are bidding to avoid back-to-back heartbreak for the second time in six years.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Dublin v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 3

GAA aims to approve transgender policy ahead of 2027 season

A transgender policy encompassing the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association will be necessary as the organisations move towards integration

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

GAA Congress

Former GAA president Liam O'Neill dies aged 70

The self-deprecating and intelligent former teacher commissioned the initial Football Review Committee

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Kobe McDonald with fans 26/7/2026

Five AFL clubs circle Dublin minor star as Kobe McDonald heads for Australia

Another AFL club, Richmond Tigers, are set to arrive in Ireland later this month with the aim of signing a category B rookie like McDonald.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Cork's Ashling Thompson clinging onto hope after injury nightmare

Cork's Ashling Thompson clinging onto hope after injury nightmare

The Cork dynamo suffered a new injury having recovered from a horrific elbow problem.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Galway's inseparable Ward sisters collect the one missing medal

Sunday completed the set for Louise and Nicola Ward. And in a departure from every other All-Ireland they’ve won, the twin sisters lined out side-by-side in the half-back line

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Eloise McConn, Molly Lynch, Colin Ryan and Conor Raleigh 3/8/2026

Limerick's Colin Ryan retains Poc Fada crown as Cork's Molly Lynch competes six-in-a-row

Lynch's win has left her just one behind Waterford's Patricia Jackman who won a record seven titles between 2009 and 2015.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Carlow v Laois - Joe McDonagh Cup Final

GAA considers July final as part of Joe McDonagh Cup revamp

There is a determination to expand the footprint of hurling in the GAA inter-county window.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ellen Power and Kate Geraghty with Croía Warrell with her Mum Hanna with the Brendan Martin Cup 3/8/2026

Gallery: Galway visit CHI Crumlin Hospital after All-Ireland football title win

Galway narrowly defeated Kerry in the final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Semi-Final

Galway dealt Rabbitte blow as injury troubles deepen before camogie final

Galway are dealing with a "huge amount injuries" ahead of the final against Cork. On a positive note, Aoife Donohue and Dervla Higgins are expected to recover in time

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Clare fail in motion for home advantage rule in Munster football

Clare unsuccessfully brought a proposal to last week’s Munster Council meeting.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Sport Top Picks

Mark Bourke 2/8/2026

‘Devastated’ Kerry manager Mark Bourke unhappy with decisions in loss to Galway

Invited to comment on how he felt shortly after the painful defeat, he didn't waste any words.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Two goals from Billy McGann sees Castlemartyr edge Lisgoold

Watch and read: Two goals from Billy McGann sees Castlemartyr edge Lisgoold

Castlemartyr’s defence, especially in the second half when Lisgoold ramped up the pressure, was a class above.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Louise Ward 2/8/2026

New sponsored championship football and sliotar set to be ready for 2027

Last November, Central Council signed off on a new commercial proposal by the GPA to develop match balls in the respective men’s and women’s championships that would carry the logo of a commercial backer.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Ladies' day falls short but Galway do enough to get over the line

The picture of the day is not the thrilling last six minutes. The full picture is much broader, much bittier, and of a much lower bar

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Jarlath Burns vows to do all he can for Semple Stadium

Jarlath Burns vows to do all he can for Semple Stadium

The GAA president wants to see the sense of prestige restored to the Thurles venue

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Bride Rovers sure-footed on return to top tier

Bride Rovers sure-footed on return to top tier

Newcestown will be left sorely disappointed with their showing in Ballincollig on Saturday.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Maturing Kanturk deliver powerful opening statement

Maturing Kanturk deliver powerful opening statement

Manager Tom Walsh was effusive in his praise after the achievement.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

'No better man': Coleman pinches last-gasp win for Blarney

'No better man': Coleman pinches last-gasp win for Blarney

Castlelyons were hard-hit by the result. Down, but not out.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

14-man Blackrock still prevail over Glen Rovers

14-man Blackrock still prevail over Glen Rovers

During the 40 minutes or so of hurling where Blackrock had a man less, they outscored their opponents by 1-16 to 1-9 but it was not all one-way traffic, either.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Leanne Coen falls down celebrating with her teammates after the final whistle 2/8/2026

Leanne Coen double guides Galway to final glory

It still all came down to Eva Noone's point three minutes from time, a cracking score from the right of the goals at the Hill 16 End which will go down as the game-breaker.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'She had such a tough year... I don't know how she did it': Galway boss' special praise for Eva Noone

Moynihan paid tribute to All-Ireland match-winner Eva Noone for the mental strength she displayed away from the football field.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Late Cahill goal completes Cloyne comeback against Dungourney in Cork PIHC

S Watch and read: Late Cahill goal completes Cloyne comeback against Dungourney in Cork PIHC

It was an outcome nobody could have foreseen given how disparate the two sides’ starts had been

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Abbeydorney boss Brian O’Donovan: 'Oisin Maunsell with one hand is better than most lads with two'

Abbeydorney boss Brian O’Donovan: 'Oisin Maunsell with one hand is better than most lads with two'

The forward scored 2-4 in the Kerry SHC final despite playing with a fractured wrist on one hand and a broken thumb on the other

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Aghabullogue start as they mean to go on with statement win over rivals Éire Óg

Aghabullogue start as they mean to go on with statement win over rivals Éire Óg

Not since 1974 had the team in green and white taken down Éire Óg in championship hurling, as they finally ended the long wait for a win over their local rivals in the Co-Op SuperStores PIHC Group 1 Round 1 battle.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

William Shine reacts to a missed chance 24/4/2023

Kerry: Legion start impressively in IFC as Listry begin Premier JFC quest with win

Veteran James O’Donoghue, Conor Gammell and Conor Keane were all introduced for Legion against St Mary's

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Kate Geraghty celebrates with Róisín Leonard 2/8/2026

'Thank God that goal was a square ball': Kate Geraghty and Leanne Coen relieved as Galway survive scare

Kerry thought they had won it with the last kick of the game but their goal was disallowed for a square ball.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Condon and Hegarty lead the way as Kilworth too good forBallymartle

Condon and Hegarty lead the way as Kilworth too good forBallymartle

Many heroes for the winners, but in Will Condon (2-3) and Liam Óg Hegarty (0-7) they had two players who showed class when the game threatened to run away from them.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v Loughrea - AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final

Waterford SHC: Lismore leave Dungarvan staring down as Ballygunner go 70 unbeaten

Mount Sion survived a major scare to defeat Ballygunner B despite playing much of the game with 14 men. Austin Gleeson finished with 0-15

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Kate Geraghty lifts the Brendan Martin Cup 2/8/2026

Galway edge Kerry to claim All-Ireland title after dramatic finish

Daniel Moynihan's Tribeswomen won't care a jot about what it all looked like as they secured the county's first title since 2004.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Oisin Maunsell beats the pain to inspire Abbeydorney to hat-trick of Kerry SHC titles

Oisin Maunsell beats the pain to inspire Abbeydorney to hat-trick of Kerry SHC titles

Abbeydorney will relish this victory as one of their best.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

WATCH: Top 10 scores and other highlights from across Saturday's Cork hurling championship games

S WATCH: Top 10 scores and other highlights from across Saturday's Cork hurling championship games

Here's the best of this weekend's action in the Cork hurling championships.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Kobe McDonald celebrates with coach Keith Higgins after the match 26/7/2026

S Keith Higgins' Mayo All-Ireland diary: inside the fearless plan that stunned Kerry

Mayo coach Keith Higgins take us through his side's historic All-Ireland final victory over Kerry.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Ballincollig pull away from Bishopstown with final quarter surge

Ballincollig pull away from Bishopstown with final quarter surge

A terrific 0-12 point contribution from Ballincollig’s Stephen Wills was crucial

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Helena Cummins lifts the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup 2/8/2026

Roscommon outclass Fermanagh to claim first All-Ireland LGFA intermediate title in 21 years

Roscommon laid the foundations in the opening half as they powered 2-7 to 0-2 ahead at half-time with Aisling Feely scoring both goals.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Galway defeat Kerry to win All-Ireland ladies SFC title: As it happened, and all the reaction

Galway beat Kerry in a one-point game, but only after a last-gasp Kingdom goal is controversially ruled out

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

'Just have a go off it': Courcey Rovers' goalkeeper reflects on his late point that secured draw

'Just have a go off it': Courcey Rovers' goalkeeper reflects on his late point that secured draw

Nyhan matched Cork and Ballinhassig goalkeeper Patrick Collins’ tally of three points during their enthralling 0-23 apiece draw in the opening game of the Cork Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Cork SAHC: Barry Walsh stars as Killeagh open campaign with win over Fermoy

Cork SAHC: Barry Walsh stars as Killeagh open campaign with win over Fermoy

The Cork attacker claimed 1-4 as Killeagh edged Fermoy by three points in Lisgoold on Saturday

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Bronagh Devlin lifts the cup 2/8/2026

Last-gasp O'Neill score earns All-Ireland JFC crown for Antrim

It was a record-equalling fourth TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship title for Antrim.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: 14-man Blackrock deliver goods to edge Glen in opening night nail-biter

S Watch and read: 14-man Blackrock deliver goods to edge Glen in opening night nail-biter

The scoreline stood at 0-11 to 0-6 in the Glen’s favour in the 26th minute of the first half when Blackrock lost Fionn Coleman to a red card following an entanglement with Robert Downey in a scrum for a loose ball

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Darragh Fitzgibbon-inspired Charleville shock holders Sarsfields in gripping Cork clash

S Darragh Fitzgibbon-inspired Charleville shock holders Sarsfields in gripping Cork clash

The celebrations after the game said it all. This is a great result for Charleville, one that had been simmering in the background for a while

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

2026 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Finals Captains Day

Ladies Football Final: Kerry v Galway - three key battles

Three tussles that will shape Sunday's final.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final

All-Ireland final player-by-player guide: Galway v Kerry

Eoghan Cormican and Dan Kearney talk us through the sides for the All-Ireland final.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final preview Galway v Kerry

Kerry, Galway and the LGFA can't afford to waste their Sunday in the spotlight

This is ladies football weekend. This is their one week of 52 in the Gaelic games calendar where they occupy the stage positions of front and centre.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

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